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SAGE has a current opening for a Managing Editor, Bioinformatics in our Thousand Oaks office.

Why should you work for SAGE’s Open Access (OA) team?

SAGE is a leading independent academic publisher, and OA is one of the fastest growing areas within the company, with a particular focus on creativity and innovation.

What we are looking for in a candidate?

A candidate that is eager to learn about or has experience in publishing, as well as an advanced degree in bioinformatics or computational biology, or in lieu of an advanced degree in bioinformatics or computational biology, has significant research experience in these areas. Further, the candidate is able to quickly pick up new information, prioritize and multi-task effectively, and is able to communicate scientific concepts clearly to a non-specialist audience.

Oversee or assist with peer review and make recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief on whether or not to accept an article based knowledge of the topic and reviewer comments.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Editors, Authors, and SAGE staff) to ensure the regular and timely submission peer review, and publication of articles, as well as to ensure journals adhere to their aims and scope.

Utilize social media, occasional travel to scientific conferences or meetings, as well as seek the advice of Editorial Board members.

Closely monitor manuscript progress as manuscripts move through the various steps of the peer review process.

Take steps to ensure the journal is indexed in the relevant indexes such as Web of Science to make the journal more appealing to potential authors.

Liaise with the Editor in Chief to shape the Editorial Board, as well as provide the Editors and Editorial Board members with updates and ensure that they remain active with regard to their duties; replace/maintain faculty, as required.

Uphold ethical standards following relevant COPE guidelines where necessary, corresponding as necessary with authors, reviewers and Editors on specific manuscripts.

Work effectively with Marketing, Production, Commercial Sales Executives, the wider STM and OA team members and others throughout the organization.

Work closely with other SAGE in house Editors/ Managing Editors to ensure the sharing and development of best practices.

Maintain editorial and scientific knowledge and proficiency.

Contribute ideas, give feedback and advise on the strategic development of the titles and other OA-related SAGE projects.

Prepare status reports and work on ad-hoc projects/tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required

Advanced degree in bioinformatics or computational biology, or in lieu of an advanced degree in bioinformatics or computational biology, has significant research experience in these areas.

Familiarity with bioinformatics and computational biology terminology and key or emerging topics such as proteomics, systems biology, gene sequencing, genomics, and epigenomics

Demonstrated excellent English verbal and written business communication skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed within this position description are representative of the education, skills, experience and qualifications required. Incumbents in this position must maintain absolute confidentiality with company information at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to more readily perform the essential functions.

Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the essential functions of this position at any time, with or without notice.

SAGE offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry with PPO medical/dental/vision insurance provided at an extremely low cost to the employee; a profit sharing 401(k) plan; healthy lifestyle reimbursement, company-paid 5-year anniversary trips to Washington, D.C., London, Singapore or Delhi; employee tuition reimbursement; textbook reimbursement for employee or family members; an on-site professional development learning forum; and much more.